Maleah vs Zhuri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maleah

Girl #1,211 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter sea, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Hawaiian)

Cultural Roots

American African American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,211
Total SSA Count
195
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Leah, Mae

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Maleah Rank #1,211
Zhuri Rank #1,178

Zhuri is more popular, ranked #1178 vs #1211 for Maleah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maleah ___

  • Maleah Grace
  • Maleah Ann
  • Maleah Rose
  • Maleah Nicole
  • Maleah Faith
  • Maleah Hope

Zhuri ___

  • Zhuri Grace
  • Zhuri Rose
  • Zhuri Amara
  • Zhuri Nova
  • Zhuri Sky
  • Zhuri James

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maleah

Aaliyah Zaria Kyler Darius Amara

If you choose Zhuri

Zara Kaavia Zion Kai Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maleah or Zhuri more popular?

Zhuri is more popular, ranked #1178 compared to Maleah at #1211 in the United States.

What do Maleah and Zhuri mean?

Maleah means "bitter sea, wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Hawaiian) origin). Zhuri means "beautiful, good" (Swahili origin).

Are Maleah and Zhuri boy or girl names?

Maleah is primarily a girl name. Zhuri is primarily a girl name.

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